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The mighty Mayan ruins of Uxmal, Mexico.

Uxmal ruins, Mexico: Admission, history, and visitor guide (2026)

Explore the monumental Maya city dominating the Puuc region. This 2026 Uzmal ruins guide covers fees, the architectural style, and tips for visiting the Pyramid of the Magician. The first time I saw Uxmal on Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, I was struck by the difference from…

Snorkelling in the Silfra Fissure, Iceland.

10 amazing places to go snorkelling

There are plenty of places around the world where you can go snorkelling and see a few fish. But these ten are genuinely incredible. What makes it special, varies, however. It may be the variety of marine life, the quality of the water or the…

The Yucatán Peninsula’s ancient Maya trail: Discovering Mexico’s lost civilisation

Discovering the secrets of the ancient Maya civilisation across Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula. From Tulum's coastal fortress to Chichén Itzá's famous pyramid and the hidden jungle temples of Ek Balam, the remarkable archaeological sites that reveal one of the world's greatest ancient cultures. Tulum: Where iguanas…